Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Arched, gothic stained glass window consisting of four large panels with six smaller panels above and smaller again panes filling the spaces. From left to right the larger panels show St Patrick, St Andrew, St George and St Denys. The writing of the memorial is at the very bottom of the window.
Location
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Mary The Virgin Church
Street
St Mary's Square, Drew Street
Town
Brixham
District
Torbay
County
Devon
Country
England
Postcode
TQ5 9JY
OS map ref
SX9211555125
Other Details
Stained glass window on the north side of the nave of the church.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Edgar Decent Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the Glory of God and in loving / memory of Edgar Decent 31st Royal / Fusiliers F Cop Bankers Battalion /who fell in action Sept 26th 1916// He gave his life / to serve his God, his King and his / Country in Defence of Truth, Liberty/ and Justice // This / window is erected by his father / John Putt Decent - Churchwarden 1919
War
How many names are listed in total?
1
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many died?
1
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Name, Regiment, Company Battalion
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Father John Putt Decent - Churchwarden
Additional Notes
Additional general notes on the memorial
Erected 1919
Maker
Maker
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
When did it take place?
1919
References
References
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Edgar Decent stained glass window
What is the image's caption?
Edgar Decent stained glass window
Copyright Statement
Nina Hannaford
Who is it credited to?
Nina Hannaford
Date Taken
20 Oct 2026
Who took or provided this image?
Nina Hannaford
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
4080
Media Image Width
3060